NTSB investigations, 2014
180,610 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,589 accidents, the rest incidents and other occurrences. Each has NTSB’s narrative and, once the investigation is done, its probable cause; since 2008, its findings and sequence of events.
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c.\"mKey\" AND a.position = 1 WHERE year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2014 ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"
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SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1 WHERE year(c."eventDate") = 2014 ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB DCA15WA024Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 767 322 · Lima, PeruThe Comisión Investigadora de Accidentes de Aviación (CIAA) of Peru has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 767 322 that occurred on November 04, 2014. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the CIAA of Peru's…NTSB ERA15CA043Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 22-150 · Old Bridge, NJThe pilot's loss of control while landing the tailwheel-equipped airplane in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB ERA15CA042Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Everglades City, FLThe student pilot's failure to compensate for gusting wind conditions during the flare, and the flight instructor's failure to intervene in a timely manner, resulting in a loss of airplane control and hard landing off of the runway.NTSB WPR15LA032Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Jacksonville, ORA loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the failure of the No. 6 connecting rod, which resulted from oil starvation.NTSB ERA15WA040Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationBell 206B-3 · Boca Chica, Dominican RepublicOn November 1, 2014, about 1145 Atlantic standard time, a Bell 206B-3 helicopter, Dominican Republic registration HI419, was substantially damaged when it impacted a sugar cane plantation under unknown circumstances near Boca Chica, Dominican Republic. One…NTSB DCA15MA019Accident · 1 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportScaled Composites 339 · Koehn Dry Lake, CAScaled Composites' failure to consider and protect against the possibility that a single human error could result in a catastrophic hazard to the SpaceShipTwo vehicle. This failure set the stage for the copilot's premature unlocking of the feather system as a…NTSB WPR15WA064Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationLiberty Aerospace XL2 · Sumbawa, Indonesia, IndonesiaOn October 30, 2014, about 0330 universal coordinated time, a Liberty Aerospace XL2, PK-LLC, was reported missing after contact was lost with the airplane. A search was initiated and the wreckage was subsequently located on December 15, 2014, South of Moyo…NTSB WPR15GA030Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportHawker Hawker Hunter MK.58 · Oxnard, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach for landing, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall/spin at an altitude too low for recovery.NTSB ERA15CA038Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Miami, FLThe failure of the student pilot to achieve a proper touchdown during a touch-and-go landing resulting in a hard landing and substantial damage.NTSB CEN15FA034Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportRaytheon B200 · Wichita, KSThe pilot's failure to maintain lateral control of the airplane after a reduction in left engine power and his application of inappropriate rudder input. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow the emergency procedures for an engine…NTSB CEN15CA037Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 162 · Hinckley, ILThe student pilot's relaxing of elevator back pressure during the landing roll that induced a porpoise, loss of control, and collapsing of the nose wheel.NTSB ERA15LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCurtiss Wright P 40B · New Smyrna Beach, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a ground loop and a subsequent runway excursion.NTSB DCA15RA018Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationShort Bros Shorts SD3 60 · Sint Maartin -Juliana, NTimportNTSB CEN15CA039Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R66 · Baton Rouge, LAAn in-flight bird strike.NTSB WPR15LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHenry Steven J Just Acft Superstol · Murphy, IDThe pilot’s failure to properly manage the fuel supply, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA15CA037Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat S 2C · Rutland, VTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop and subsequent substantial damage to the airplane.NTSB CEN15FA032Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportLangston, Frederick L RV 4 · Boerne, TXA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined, because post accident examination did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB WPR15TA027Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportEurocopter AS 350 · Bisbee, AZFailure of maintenance personnel to ensure adequate torque of a pneumatic control pipe (P2) fitting, which resulted in a loss of engine power during low altitude flight maneuvers.NTSB WPR15LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT 301 · Basin City, WAMaintenance personnel’s and the airplane owner’s failure to inspect the engine for cracks in the cylinders as required by an airworthiness directive, which resulted in the loss of engine power during low-altitude maneuvering flight.NTSB CEN15FA030Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20 · Boulder, COThe loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined by the postaccident examination, which was limited due to impact damage and postcrash fire.NTSB CEN15CA041Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 510 · Faribault, MNAn inflight collision with a goose while descending to land at the destination airport.NTSB WPR15LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Santa Monica, CAThe separation of a section of a propeller blade due to fatigue cracking. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s failure to comply with the manufacturer’s maintenance and inspection instructions.NTSB WPR15LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportExtra Flugzeugproduktions-Und EA 300/L · Las Vegas, NVThe failure of the rudder cable due to tension overstress as a result of the cable’s strength being compromised by wear damage, which resulted in the flight instructor’s inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR15LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206G · Monument, ORThe loss of braking action during the landing roll on a gravel runway for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB ERA15LA028Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Valley Point, WVUndetermined based on a lack of available information.NTSB ERA15CA031Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSolo Wings Aquilla · Eustis, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the final approach in turbulent conditions, which resulted in a collision with water.NTSB CEN15LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Brownsville, TXA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning.NTSB CEN15LA028Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHuebbe Sonex HB · Plainview, ILThe loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a fatigue fracture of the crankshaft, which resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.NTSB CEN15CA033Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Quincy, ILThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in the total loss of power to both engines due to fuel exhaustion and the subsequent forced landing in a field. Also causal to the accident was the pilot's decision to use the slower emergency hand-pump to…NTSB ERA15LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · West Palm Beach, FLA hard landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB ERA15LA029Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 22-150 · Tompkins, NYA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations and testing.NTSB ERA15CA045Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech V35B · Vicksburg, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in variable wind conditions, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with an object.NTSB ERA15CA035Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportHead AX8 88B · Montevallo, ALThe pilot's decision to conduct a landing to a confined area in high wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent injury to a passenger.NTSB CEN15LA038Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStol UC 1 · Jacksonville, TXThe loss of right engine power while climbing due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident airplane examination and testing, which led to a forced landing on hilly terrain.NTSB CEN15CA029Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDoubleday Donald Thorp TS-18CW · Reklaw, TXThe pilot's inadequate monitoring of the airplane's approach path which resulted in long landing and a subsequent runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's delayed decision to apply the brakes, inflight traffic, and nearby pedestrians.NTSB WPR15LA020Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWinston W Walker Thunder Mustang · Globe, AZThe separation of the main crank drive pulley from the engine’s accessory section due to three of its securing bolts backing out of their holes, which subsequently resulted in two accessory belts becoming unsecure, both crank sensor plugs becoming dislodged,…NTSB WPR15FA021Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportSlingsby T67M 260 · Ridgecrest, CAThe pilots' failure to recover from a spin for reasons that could not be determined based on available information. Contributing to the student's fatal injury was his delayed egress from the airplane below the specified egression altitude.NTSB WPR15CA031Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSIAI Marchetti S211 · Borrego Valley, CAThe private pilot's premature landing flare and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA15WA026Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna 310R · Governors Harbor, BahamasNTSB ERA15CA033Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Apopka, FLThe student pilots improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing and loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial actions.NTSB DCA15WA091Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationNorth American NA 265-80 · Panama Pacifico, PanamaThe Civil Aeronautical Authority of Panama (AAC) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a North American NA 265-80 that occurred on October 24, 2014. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAC investigation under the…NTSB CEN15LA026Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportStephenson Stol CH 701 · Mount Vernon, INThe pilot’s impairment due to the ingestion of alcohol and sedating medications, which led to her improper decision to conduct low-level flight, affected her ability to safety operate the airplane, and resulted in her failure to maintain clearance from power…NTSB CEN15FA027Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Bay City, WIThe non-instrument rated pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument flight rules conditions, which resulted in an in-flight loss of control.NTSB CEN15CA049Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210 · Kalamazoo, MIThe pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear was fully extended in the down and locked position prior to touchdown, which resulted in the left main landing gear collapse, runway excursion, and impact with a runway exit sign.NTSB CEN15CA025Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Harper, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering.NTSB WPR15IA035Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportNorth American P51 - D · Mesa, AZThe failure of the left main landing gear to extend, which resulted in a gear-up landing. The reason for the left main landing gear’s failure to operate normally could not be determined because postincident examination of the landing gear system did not…NTSB WPR15CA028Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 - S · Hawthorne, CAThe pilot's improper flare which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and subsequent hard landing.NTSB WPR15CA026Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRockwell 690B · Mesa, AZThe failure of the nose gear tire, which resulted in the vibration of the nose landing gear and subsequent fire to the tire and forward section of the fuselage structure.NTSB WPR15CA018Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 - R · Lake Havasu, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.NTSB ERA15LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American T 6G · Naples, FLThe total loss of engine power during the initial climb due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations of the airframe and engine fuel system components revealed no evidence of a mechanical malfunction or…